Samuel L. Jackson

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Samuel L. Jackson’s early acting career on stage and in many small feature film parts eventually gave way to an acclaimed performance as Wesley Snipes’ crack-addicted brother in Spike Lee’s 1991 “Jungle Fever.” The role, which partly mirrored the rehabilitated Jackson’s own battle with drug abuse, turned him into one of the screen’s most prolific actors.

He continued acting nonstop throughout the 2000s in such features as “Rules of Engagement,” the remake of “Shaft” (in the title role), “Changing Lanes,” “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones,” “xXx” (and its sequel), “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Coach Carter,” “Black Snake Moan,” “Snakes on a Plane” and “Iron Man” (plus the 2010 sequel), among many others.

In 2009, the Guinness World Records listed Jackson as the world's highest-grossing actor (68 of his films have earned a staggering total $7.42 billion).

Jackson, an avid golfer, has been married to actress LaTanya Richardson since 1980. They have one daughter, Zoe.